The Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) at Stanford University invites applications for its prestigious 2027–2028 fellowship programme. CISAC fellows spend the academic year engaged in research and writing at one of the world’s leading institutions for international security scholarship, collaborating with top faculty and researchers.
- Available Fellowships: AI and Laws of Armed Conflict Fellowship; AI in Strategic Stability & Military Competition Fellowship; Geopolitics of AI Fellowship; India–U.S. Security Studies Fellowship; Natural Sciences or Engineering International Security Fellowship; Nuclear Security Fellowship; International Security Fellowship
- Stipend: Predoctoral fellows receive stipends comparable to the Stanford Graduate Fellowships programme, with non-matriculated student tuition covered; postdoctoral fellows receive stipends commensurate with experience; junior faculty and professionals receive stipends commensurate with experience
- Duration: One academic year (2027–2028)
- Eligibility: Open to PhD students (ideally in the final year of their programme or close to it), postdoctoral researchers, junior faculty, and policy/security professionals worldwide; non-U.S. citizens are welcome — CISAC typically accepts several foreign nationals each year
- Research Focus: International security, nuclear security, arms control, AI and security, geopolitics
- Application Requirements: Online application form; CV/resume; graduate transcripts; research prospectus or dissertation description (max 1,500 words); research abstract (max 200 words); writing sample (max 50 pages); three letters of recommendation
- Deadline: 2 December 2026
- How to Apply: Submit all materials via the CISAC SlideRoom portal. For full details, visit Stanford CISAC Fellowships.
This fellowship is ideal for researchers working at the intersection of technology, security, and policy. With multiple fellowship tracks covering AI and geopolitics, there is a strong fit for engineers, computer scientists, and social scientists alike. Note that recommendation letters must be uploaded directly and cannot be submitted via services like Interfolio.
Always verify deadlines and details on the official Stanford CISAC website before applying.